Are you facing trouble in cracking the NYT Mini Crossword, January 2 version? Then, here’s some assistance for you in word-guessing and placements. As compared to the larger NYT crossword, this puzzle is simpler and easy to solve. Each day, players are provided a 5×5 grid along with some clues to seek words and arrange them accurately. Five words each are supposed to be found in the Across and Down direction. If you get stuck anywhere in the midst, no worries, as hints and in-game assistance are always there at your disposal.

So, without any further ado, here are hints and answers for today’s crossword.

NYT Mini Crossword Hint for January 3

Players wanting to solve the Mini Crossword can do so on NYT’s application and website. The crossword can be cracked within a few minutes and is available daily to play. Moreover, everyone doesn’t have to find many words on the grid—just 10. Throughout the gameplay, in-game help is available to make your word-finding easier. The “life-saver” option in particular is of great assistance, given it unveils a square or an answer for you.

The below-given are hints for you to begin your word-guessing in two directions. (via Forbes)

ACROSS

• 1A Just go with it!
• 5A Buenos ___, Argentina
• 7A Group of conspirators
• 8A “Wicked” star Cynthia
• 9A Irish ___, dish that might be made with a pint of Guinness

DOWN

• 1D Confront, as facts
• 2D You can’t trust their stories
• 3D Move like a planet 
• 4D Salon job involving hair extensions
• 6D Not busy, business-wise

What are NYT Mini Crossword’s answers for today, January 3?

Here are the answers for today, January 3 NYT Mini Crossword for you to cross-check and verify.

ACROSS

1A FLOW

5A AIRES

7A CABAL

8A ERIVO

9A STEW

DOWN

1D FACE

2D LIARS

3D ORBIT

4D WEAVE

6D SLOW